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Back by popular demand, the Pitch Pit is the centerpoint of the four day LATV Fest held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. Here’s your chance to pitch your series or program idea in guaranteed one-on-one meetings with seasoned development experts. The event is a proven favorite that brings passion, talent and fresh ideas to the forefront.

Register by June 6 for LATV Fest '10 to gain access to Priority Pitch Pit sign up.

You must register for LATV Fest '10 by June 30 to access the advance online Pitch Pit sign up. Those registering for LATV Fest '10 after June 30 will have to wait until you get onsite on July 13 to book your 2 Pitch Pit meetings.

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P.I.T.C.H. Pit

The LATV Fest is NATPE’s home for independent content creators. We bring them together with agents and development executives under one roof to enhance networking and foster deals. To maximize this experience, we remind you that the P.I.T.C.H. Pit is:

Process	Pitching is a process that starts with your idea and culminates in your effective ability to translate it onto the page and/or into a sizzle reel. The process demands that you know your project thoroughly as well as your target audience and the platforms for which it is best suited.

Informed	Get in the know…and stay there! Read the trades and online industry news sources. Familiarize yourself with key players in the biz, particularly those gatekeepers and keymasters calling the shots. The NATPE VideoNuze (http://www.videonuze.com/) is an invaluable online resource to keep your finger on the pulse of the industry.

Team Work	The LATV Fest is for YOU. NATPE is committed to producing an environment in which independent content creators can network, pitch projects, and stay on top of industry trends. Read your LATV Fest email correspondence and respond in a timely manner when requested. Be on time for your pitch appointments! Do your homework and come prepared to take full advantage of the entire experience we’ve programmed for you.

Content	Content is King! All the bells and whistles in the world won’t sell a project if the idea is not solid. Take the time to ensure that your project adheres to the genre’s basic format.

Hit List	Preparing to pitch means you also research the companies you plan to meet with. Beyond your guaranteed pitches, there are opportunities for additional pitches. Consider the list of catchers posted on the LATV Fest website and what they are looking for as a resource for selecting your hit list. Familiarize yourself with ALL the companies looking for your type of project so when opportunity knocks, you’re prepared to open the door.

Tips

Watch our web seminar, "Pitch Like a Pro," for pitch perfect advice.

Need more tips on how to pitch? Click here for tips on how to pitch your project.

Pitch Pit Registration

Pitch Pit Registration opens in June 2010.

Online Pitch Pit sign-up will open on June 7. Watch your email inbox for more info., or sign up for the NATPE LATVFest Newsletter in the right hand column.

Note: We are UNABLE to make changes to your catcher requests once submitted. Additionally, you are not permitted to change your appointment choices once submitted. All appointments with catchers are based on space available at the time of your registration.

Once you sign-up for the 2010 Pitch Pit, you will need to submit an electronic release form. You may view the PDF version of the release form by clicking here, however, you will be sent to an online destination after registration to fill out and submit this form electronically.